"Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." Matthew 20:28

"...so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples' feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him." John 13:4-5

This image, depicting the story of Jesus washing the disciples's feet, symbolizes not only the selfless sacrifice of a Savior, but also His call for His followers to serve likewise. From the beginning, it was never about leading, it was about serving. We are called to serve the mission and to lead by serving those on the mission with him.

"TRUE greatness, true leadership, is achieved not by reducing men to one's service but in giving oneself in selfless service to others." - Bill Hybels

"If we take a high-level look at Jesus' life, we see that everything he did was in service to his mission." - C. Gene Wilkes (book: Jesus on Leadership)

Dear Lord, teach me to be generous; Teach me to serve you as you deserve; To give and not to count the cost; To fight and not to heed the wounds; To toil, and not to seek for rest; To labor, and not to ask for any reward – except that of knowing that I am doing your holy will. -Amen. (Prayer of St. Ignatius of Loyola)